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Recent Examples of clutch bag
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
You’re allowed to bring in: One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
You’re allowed to bring in: One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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There’s also some epic deals on jewelry and designer bags, including a best-selling Kendra Scott necklace, this leather Kate Spade bag, or this gorgeous Coach purse.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Snag this bag at Quince today, and keep scrolling to shop more popular purses below.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This falls in line with the start of the 2023-24 season, when there were 77 clutch games in the first three weeks.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Among the most distinctive styles—all of which are handmade in France by an Hermès alum—is the Nox clutch, which features a stainless-steel-link strap inspired by a watch bracelet that Chande discovered while sorting through her grandparents’ family heirlooms with her cousins.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Anything from a bag of rice to beans, anything's gonna help.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flight attendants say to pack smart by using packing cubes and putting heavier items at the bottom of your bag.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Democrats were eager to use health care as the perfect pocketbook economic issue for a high-profile battle with Republicans.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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An Emerson College/the Hill poll released Sunday found his job approval at 45% and disapproval at 54% among Virginia voters, numbers that have Republicans focusing their message on pocketbook and quality-of-life issues rather than the president himself.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stash your phone, wallet, and keys in the middle zip pocket and keep your notebook, pens, and snacks in either of the two open compartments.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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These inexpensive tools prevent scammers from reading your card information through clothing, bags, or wallets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Tecknet Personal Safety Alarm is down to just $8, while the Apple AirTag 4-pack is 34 percent off and perfect for keeping tabs on luggage, handbags, and rental-car keys.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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That means incredibly low prices on fall- and winter-ready sweaters, pants, skirts, handbags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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